Rockstar officially announces GTA 6 release date

Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) will be released on May 26, 2026. Although this date may seem late for gamers who have been waiting for the game's release for a long time, the developer stated that this is a step taken to ensure the game is better developed.

GTA 6 RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

Grand Theft Auto VI is now set to release on May 26, 2026. https://t.co/YgaIn1cYc8 pic.twitter.com/cyeK7GM6Ob

— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) May 2, 2025

Following the announcement of the release date, it has been confirmed that players who were expecting the game to be released in 2025 will have to wait another year.

STATEMENT FROM ROCKSTAR GAMES

Hello everyone,

Grand Theft Auto VI will now be released on May 26, 2026.

We are very sorry that this is later than you expected. The interest and excitement surrounding a new Grand Theft Auto has been truly humbling for our entire team. We want to thank you for your support and patience as we work to finish the game.

Our goal with every game we release has always been to exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception. We hope you understand that we need this extra time to deliver the level of quality you expect and deserve.

We look forward to sharing more information with you soon.

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